HC Deb 14 November 1893 vol 18 cc876-7
MR. SCHWANN (Manchester, N.)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies what Report was received from the Government of Ceylon as to the alleged increase in the importation of bhang and opium into that island for other than medical purposes; and what measures, if any, have been taken to regulate the sale of those drugs and to minimise their consumption, both inside and outside the Municipality of Colombo?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. S. BUXTON,) Tower Hamlets, Poplar

The Report called for from the Government of Ceylon has not yet been received, but a reminder on the subject will be sent to the Governor.

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